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John LAUGHTON d.1712

Biographical Note

Cambridge University Librarian.

Books

“Left behind him a good collection not only of books but also of coyns &c” (Hearne). Gave ca.2000 books to Trinity College, Cambridge during his lifetime; most of his collection was dispersed at his death. The English part of his library was sold by auction in Sheffield, 9.12.1713 (no catalogue survives).

Sources

Oates, J. C. T. Cambridge University Library: a history. Cambridge, 1986.
McKitterick, D. The making of the Wren Library, 1995, 59-60.
Alston, R. C. Inventory of sale catalogues 1676-1800. St Philip, 2010

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-J. C. T. Oates, ''Cambridge University Library: a history''. Cambridge, 1986. . D. McKitterick, ''The making of the Wren Library'', 1995, 59-60. R. C. Alston, ''Inventory of sale catalogues 1676-1800''. St Philip, 2010
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